The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle on Saturday during the NFL draft, swapping fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J. McCarthy ...

Sam Howell turned in his best performance since Commanders' departure last year Once McCarthy took the early reps, it was Howell's turn to take center stage in the Vikings' preseason opener ...

Howell is, after all, only a fourth-year player and does have essentially a full season of starting experience in the league. His record as a starter is 5-13 across 20 appearances, and he has ...

Keenum played just one year for the Vikings, going 11-3 and throwing for 3,547 yards, 22 TDs and seven INTs. His work in Minnesota that season got Keenum paid by the Denver Broncos, who signed him ...

That year, Howell threw for 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a league-worst 21 interceptions. Last season, Howell made just two appearances for Seattle and wasn't overwhelmingly impressive.

Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks to pass in the second quarter during the 2021 Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.

Sam Howell's place in recent ranking confirms direction Minnesota Vikings should go Gilberto Manzano of SI.com recently ranked each NFL backup quarterback, counting down from No. 32 to No. 1.

Two NFL executives told The Athletic their predictions for the Vikings quarterback plan, which included Sam Howell taking the reins from J.J. McCarthy.

Drew Lock is in.Drew Lock is in. And Sam Howell could be out. ESPN reports that the Seahawks are open to trading Howell, and that the Seahawks have been “receiving inquiries” from interested teams.